Bernie Mc Laughlin
Baby boomers set to exit trades industry
While there might be a boom of people training to join the trades sector, the Master Electricians boss is concerned there might be a boom of people exiting soon too...baby boomers to be specific… Audio
Warnings of a tradie shortage if scheme not extended
There are warnings of a chronic shortage of tradies if a government apprenticeship boost scheme is not extended. Two of the major trades are calling for greater clarity around funding for apprentice… Audio
Demand for good builders can mean year-long wait
People wanting tradies are being told they may have to wait one to two years to get their work done. The housing boom and an ageing work-force has been exacerbated by a lack of international labour… Audio
Electrician shortage looms due to lack of training
The chief executive of the Master Electricians trade body, Bernie McLaughlin, joins The Panel. Audio
Warning against homeowners doing their own electrical work after rise in fires
Fires caused by electrical faults are on the rise, with Fire and Emergency warning against homeowners attempting to do electrical work themselves.
In the three years to the end of last year there has… Audio
Homeowners warned against electric work with fires on rise
Fires caused by electrical faults are on the rise, with Fire and Emergency warning against homeowners attempting to do electrical work themselves. In the three years to the end of 2019, there's been a… Audio
Tradies pressured to install shoddy componentry
Plumbers, gasfitters and electricians say they're under pressure to install shoddy products from overseas, without proper checks for safety. Imported plumbing products are subject to MBIE guidelines… Audio
